First of all, I would like to start by thanking Sam for working so hard to give the diabetic community a resource like Game Plan T1D. As somebody so new to the condition its really inspiring to see so many of us achieving great things in different sports, and gives me confidence that my own much more humble goals are achievable.

About Me

I’m Marcus Pezzaioli and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, just 7 months ago, in April 2018. It’s been a massive adjustment, after 32 years previously of nothing more serious than the odd cold, but I’m trying to look on the bright side… it’s certainly made me start thinking a whole lot more about what I eat, and my health in general.

My baby son is only 1 week younger than my diabetes (so 2018 has been quite a crazy year…), and while I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t been tough mentally, the desire to stay healthy as part of being a good dad has motivated me to take action, and deal with this challenge the best I can.

My Game Plan

After a lot of apprehension about how my blood sugars would react, I started experimenting with exercise, just going for the odd jog for a mile or so. In September I decided I needed to set a clear, definitive goal and running a 5k seemed perfect. (A short enough distance to be able to hit my goal quickly, but not so short to be completely underwhelming).

Rather arbitrarily I gave myself 6 weeks, with a vague idea of adding distance slowly, believing that if I managed 2.5 miles (with a 5k being 3 miles) the week beforehand, I would be able to do it. And you know what? It worked! Hopefully anyone who is feeling inspired by the impressive athletes who have appeared on Game Plan T1D, but has a little fear over getting started can look at me and think to themselves ‘You know what? If he can do it, so can I!’

I learned an awful lot about exercising with type 1 when preparing for my 5k and reading around the subject. I gave some advice, along with links to resources that had helped me, in this article: https://diabeticstokebloke.com/10-tips-that-helped-me-to-run-a-5k-with-type-1-diabetes/

If anybody out there is struggling with getting back into exercise with type 1 diabetes, or knows somebody who is, please reach out. I’ve been there, I know what is like.

Stay Connected to the GPT1D Movement!

Email Address

We respect your privacy.

Thanks for subscribing!

Check us out on Instagram!

Medical Disclaimer | This Site Does Not Provide Medical Advice.The Site is an information and sharing web site and neither the Site nor the Services are a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

Game Plan T1D, Inc. does not provide any medical or pharmaceutical advice or services through the https://www.gameplant1d.com/, any mobile application, API, and similar or other tools as well as any successor website, subdomain, subsite or mobile application (together, the “Site”) or any services provided by Game Plan T1D, Inc. on or related to the Site (the “Services”). You understand that the Company is not liable for any prescribing, diagnosis, treatment, or other decisions you may make. All of the Content provided on the Site, such as text, treatments, reviews, questions, answers, resources, dosages, outcomes, patient profiles, graphics, photographs, images, advice, messages, forum postings, and any other material provided on the Site are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health before trying any treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Site.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. Game Plan T1D, Inc. does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, treatments, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Site. Reliance on any information provided by Game Plan T1D Inc., by persons appearing on the Site at the invitation of Game Plan T1D, Inc., or by other users of the Site or Services is solely at your own risk.